HMCIDER.TXT HOT MULLED CIDER 1 gal apple cider 1 gal cranberry juice cocktail 2 cinnamon sticks 6 whole alspice berries 1 cup sugar 1. Combine ingredeients. Heat and stir until sugar is disolved. Can be refrigerated and stored at this point. 2. Serve Hot. Crock pot makes a great hot punch bowl.